43: Chapter 43 The Wonderful Uses of Forbidden Power

Looking at his subordinates before him, Vice Alliance Master Jian Bufan was rendered speechless for a long time.

At the same time, he was nursing a massive headache.

What was he supposed to do next?

If Lin Changqing couldn't be found and dealt a harsh lesson, he feared it would be very difficult for the Sword Alliance to recruit newcomers in the future.

Besides, how was he going to solve the problem with the Medicinal Pills?

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The fellows from the Alchemy Branch wouldn't even communicate with him.

However, an Alchemist who had previously accepted plenty of favors from him did drop a meaningful line.

"If you want to blame anyone, you can only blame yourselves for provoking someone you shouldn't have provoked!"

Yet, no matter how Vice Alliance Master Jian Bufan racked his brain, he couldn't figure out who he had offended.

Or whom his subordinates had offended?

It couldn't possibly be that fellow Lin Changqing, could it?

How was that possible?

Even if that kid was terrifying, there had to be a limit, right?

How could he possibly be connected to the Alchemist Association?

Besides, up until now, Lin Changqing hadn't even had the time to join any branch, had he?

"Alright."

"Go back to searching for Lin Changqing!"

"Also, let's reach out more to Alchemists outside..."

Breathing out a long sigh, Vice Alliance Master Jian Bufan spoke with a complex expression.

"Yes, Vice Alliance Master!"

"...";

...

Within the Jiuyou Forbidden Zone, Long Wendao continued to carry Lin Changqing and Chu Ruoqing, speeding forward.

One could only say that the swamp where Long Wendao lived was truly unusually vast.

Its diameter was actually several thousand li.

According to Long Wendao, this domain was carved out by its parents.

Once upon a time, its parents were also overlord-level existences in the Jiuyou Forbidden Zone.

It was precisely because of this that almost no blind fools dared to provoke it, allowing it to grow up safely.

However, as time passed and its parents never returned, certain creatures began to harbor restless ambitions.

This was also why it went along with the situation and wanted to leave.

"Although the Martial Saint Realm is considered powerful, it's still not enough here in the Jiuyou Forbidden Zone."

Finally, Long Wendao spoke with a complex tone.

"One can only say that the Jiuyou Forbidden Zone is filled with experts. With your strength, you could still live quite comfortably in the outside world."

Glancing at Long Wendao, Lin Changqing remarked with deep emotion.

"Aren't there even more experts among the Human Race?"

"Otherwise, how could you occupy the vast majority of the Life Continent?"

"Besides, except for the top Yao Beast experts, hardly anyone dares to appear in Human Race territory at will."

"The best outcome would be becoming a human's spiritual pet or mount; if unlucky, one becomes Medicinal Pills or food."

As Long Wendao said this, its voice was filled with resentment.

"Uhh..."

For a moment, Lin Changqing didn't quite know what to say.

He wasn't a Yao Beast, so it was hard for him to empathize with Long Wendao.

However, he had to admit that Long Wendao was merely stating facts.

"In this world, the strong prey on the weak, and strength reigns supreme. What is there to complain about?"

"Haven't Yao Beasts eaten plenty of the Human Race as well? Which top Yao Beast expert doesn't have countless dead souls under their belt?"

Right at this moment, Chu Ruoqing spoke calmly.

This time, it was Long Wendao's turn to fall silent.

Because what Chu Ruoqing said was also the truth.

Wasn't the Formation of the major forbidden zones precisely because too many Human Race Cultivators and experts had died in them?

The next moment, the attention of Lin Changqing, Chu Ruoqing, and Long Wendao shifted forward.

For the treasure location was fast approaching, right before their eyes.

The treasure site was on the other side of the swamp, hidden within a mountain range.

The entrance was a dark red passage hidden on a cliff.

Suddenly, Lin Changqing began to understand why Long Wendao had said its strength was insufficient and didn't dare enter.

Surrounding the passage alone was an extremely terrifying pressure.

On top of that, a powerful Formation shrouded the passage.

The bricks along this passage, over thirty feet in diameter, were actually covered in inscriptions of various colors.

Even now, these inscriptions were still operating.

They complemented the Formation, merging seamlessly as one.

Seen from afar, an almost imperceptible dark-red, transparent energy barrier enveloped the surrounding area.

"Long Wendao, did the experts of the Jiuyou Forbidden Zone really never discover this place?"

Looking at Long Wendao, Lin Changqing asked, not without curiosity.

Beside him, Chu Ruoqing also perked up her ears curiously.

"My parents said that many supreme existences in the Jiuyou Forbidden Zone attempted to enter here, but without exception, they all failed."

"Some even died from the backlash of the Formation here."

"Over time, no one came near this place anymore."

Shaking its head, Long Wendao spoke slowly.

"In fact, numerous Human Race experts have also come here, but their result was the same."

Right after, Long Wendao added another line.

Hearing these words, Lin Changqing and Chu Ruoqing looked at each other in surprise.

This?

However, adopting the mindset of "since we're already here," both still wanted to give it a try.

Exchanging a glance, they reached a consensus and landed before the passage.

However...

The next moment, Chu Ruoqing was knocked back by a wave of energy.

The Formation here was actually preventing her from moving forward.

Lin Changqing, on the other hand, walked forward step by step.

To Lin Changqing, the Formation here was practically useless.

"Chu Ruoqing, try holding this treasure map and give it a shot."

Stopping his footsteps, Lin Changqing tossed the treasure map in his hand to Chu Ruoqing.

"It still doesn't work. You go inside yourself!"

Trying while holding the treasure map, the result was still the same.

Looking at Lin Changqing, Chu Ruoqing smiled bitterly.

"Alright!"

Scratching his head, Lin Changqing nodded gently.

After that, he swaggered into the depths of the passage.

In the blink of an eye, Lin Changqing's figure vanished.

Watching Lin Changqing's receding back, Chu Ruoqing stared at the treasure map in her hand and involuntarily fell into deep thought.

Why was the Formation here useless against Lin Changqing?

Truly strange!

Not just Chu Ruoqing, but even Long Wendao, lying on the ground to the side, felt utterly bewildered.

Why was this happening?

How on earth did Master accomplish this?

Having entered the depths of the passage, Lin Changqing quickly understood what was going on.

Could it be that his ability to easily pass through that powerful Formation earlier was because of his Bloodline Power?

Or perhaps, because of the Taboo Power he had cultivated?

Just now, the Taboo Power within his body had suddenly begun to circulate frantically.

In just an instant, he had easily stepped past the barrier of the Formation.

After walking a distance of roughly ten thousand steps, Lin Changqing unconsciously came to a halt.

Looking ahead, a look of astonishment appeared on Lin Changqing's face.

Because this Treasure Trove seemed to be somewhat different from what Lin Changqing had imagined.

It was completely beyond his expectations!